Council President, District 5· 2023-08 - 2028-01 (month-level start: August 2023 (appointed by Mayor McLean to District 5 after Woodings resigned, per BoiseDev Aug 10, 2023; elected Nov 2023 to a four-year term, odd districts four-year per Wikipedia); month-level end: January 2028)
Meredith Stead
Boise
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- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 2:20:31
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
- Segments
- 2243
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
YMCA Halloween Run half marathon on the Greenbelt
Owyhee Park pickleball court conversion
Funding was already set aside in the 2027 budget, so no new money needed today.
Accessibility at outdoor events
Accessibility in Julia Davis Park
$140,000 transferred budget-neutrally from the Heritage Fund.
America 250 community grant awards
$30,000 of the annual $150,000 grant budget goes to these community celebrations.
Alta Harris Park Phase 2 Construction
$395,000 one-time from regional park impact fees.
Reopened public restrooms at Hyde Park
Library Soundproofing at Bown Crossing and Cole & Ustick
$170,000 one-time, taken from council contingency funds so it doesn't add new spending.
Public art program growth
Funded by existing Percent for Art resources; no new general fund money.
Public Art Program Installations and Camel's Back Park Repair
The Camel's Back Park piece repair is covered under warranty, so no additional percent-for-art money is being spent.
Citywide Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan
Pedestrian bridge over the Boise River near Quinn's Pond
Built at private expense and later donated to the city; about 16 park trees must be mitigated.
West Boise library branch seed funding
A new branch, co-location, or leased site in West Boise carries cost estimates that staff will present in April.
Treasure Valley Impact Day at Cecil D. Andrus Park
Organizers paid initial fees through the city portal, with police, parks, and fire fees billed separately.
Voices4Marathon on the Boise Greenbelt
Eckert Road Greenbelt underpass
$1.2 million funded by $800,000 in levy funds, $400,000 in Fairview Park project savings, and $317,594 in interest earnings.
Boise Soul Food Festival 2026
The city gets paid by the festival for trash service, and the event draws visitors and spending downtown.
Idaho 250 drone show and Ann Morrison celebration
Additional security, fencing, and medical providers expand the event's operational costs, funded through event budgets and vendors.
Arts & History Website Relaunch
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